Anshun Family Secret Spot! Free Autumn Outing at Guanling Bingjiu, Explore Glacial Relics

Reasons to bring your kids? ✅ 2-3 million years old Quaternary glacial relics, unique stone basin shapes, great for teaching kids natural science in a fun way ✅ Blue-green pools + milky white rock beds + moss carpets, crisp autumn air, perfect for family photos without filters, high photo success rate ✅ Autumn is the dry season, ideal for hiking down the valley with kids and exploring the stone basins, gentle and safe water flow, strong parent-child interaction ✅ Free admission + free parking, 2.5 hours drive from Guiyang, near Huangguoshu Waterfall, perfect for combining family trips 📍 Location: Guanjiao Village, Duanqiao Town, Guanling County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province (navigate to "Guanling Bingjiu" or "Bingjiu Mountain Villa") 🚗 ① Self-drive: Guiyang → Hukun Expressway → Guanling/Huangguoshu Exit → South on National Highway 320 → Dongzha Village → Left fork into village road, all paved road, 2.5 hours, free parking, very convenient for family driving ② High-speed train + bus: Guiyang North → Guanling Station 1h → Guanling Bus Station → Rural bus "Dongzha Road Entrance" stop → 2 km walk, total 3h, self-driving recommended with kids 🎫 Admission: Free (open valley, no scenic area gate)🧊 Must-see autumn family highlights (in hiking order) 1️⃣ Bingjiu Canyon Scenery The valley is filled with stone basins of various sizes, smooth and rounded, dotted with moss. Kids can observe the formation marks of the basins and experience the wonders of nature 2️⃣ Bingjiu Pool Group Blue-green pools with white rock bottoms, crystal clear under sunlight, some basin mouths are heart-shaped, perfect for romantic family photo moments 3️⃣ Waterfall Group Waterfalls have gentle flow during the dry autumn season, kids can watch up close, feel the refreshing mist, safe and pleasant 4️⃣ Bingjiu Face Patterns Close-up Rock walls shaped by long-term water erosion form contours resembling "human faces" and "animal heads." Kids can search for different "face patterns," sparking curiosity 🚶‍♀️ Family Hiking Route (round trip 8km, about 4-5 hours) Dongzha Village (parking) → downhill village road → valley entrance → upstream hiking → Bingjiu core area → big waterfall/Kongming Pond → return the same way • 60m elevation gain, easy difficulty, suitable for family hiking, rest anytime • No shops inside the scenic area, prepare 2L drinking water, kids’ snacks, and packed meals in advance; convenience store at Dongzha village for resupply • Slippery rock surfaces, kids should wear anti-slip creek shoes and protective gear, parents must supervise throughout 🔸 Family Photo Tips: 🔸 Aerial View: Drone shots showing stone basins, blue water, and waterfalls intertwined, like an "alien planet" 🔸 Heart-shaped Basin Group Photo: Stand with kids in the center of the heart-shaped pool, shoot from a low angle to capture warm family moments 🔸 Waterfall Interaction: Gentle autumn water flow, take photos with kids beside the waterfall, feel the beauty of nature 🔸 Light and Shadow Exploration: Between 2:00-4:00 PM side lighting makes the rock "face patterns" clearer, great for photo check-ins with kids 🍜 Nearby Family Food • Dongzha Village Convenience Store: instant noodles, grilled sausages, drinks, meeting kids’ immediate needs • Guanling County Town (10km return): local specialties like Huajiang dog meat and Guanling rice noodles, enjoy local flavors with family • Dishuitan Waterfall (6km): can be visited together, nearby farmhouse restaurants serve fresh ingredients 🔸 Family Travel Tips: 🔸 Watch children carefully, avoid deep water areas and steep rock walls 🔸 Bring trash bags, practice leave-no-trace hiking with kids to protect nature 🔸 Use sun protection and insect repellent, autumn outdoor activities still require care 🔸 Rock walls drip water, protect electronic devices from moisture 🏨 Accommodation Guide Huangguoshu Banyan Tree Villa: High-end wild luxury homestay, well-equipped for families, convenient drive to Guanling Bingjiu, ideal for family stays.